Today's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Music Director Robert Senay ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 12 Help, Lord, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men and women. Everyone lies to his or her neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception. May the Lord cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue, because of the groaning of the needy. “I will now arise,” says the Lord. “I will protect My people from those who malign them.” The words of the Lord are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times. O Lord, You will keep us Your people safe, and You will protect us from such wicked and evil people forever. INVOCATION Dr. Domsk
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Our guest speaker this week is Rev. Renny Domske.
Our video recorder was a little late today, so the beginning of the announcements did not get recorded.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Music Director Robert Senay ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 11 In the Lord I take refuge. How can you say to me: “Flee away like a bird.” The wicked set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous man or woman do? The Lord is in His holy temple, on His heavenly throne. The Lord observes the sons of men and examines them. The Lord examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence His soul hates. For the Lord is righteous and loves justice; how joyful that upright men and women will see His face! INVOCATION Dr. Domske
Good morning!
We're so glad you decided to join us online!
We decided to go to Upper Buffalo today to listen to their special music.
We are not planning to meet in person.
When we meet together, we share our joys and concerns. Take some time to consider the last week. If you have any prayer requests, you can add them as a comment to this post. When you are ready, you can get started with this prayer (source).
Dear God,
Thank you for giving us your word. Help us to open our hearts and minds to learn from you. Guide us in our studies, and give us wisdom and understanding. Amen.
This week's lesson is on Genesis 32:22-32.
The struggle of Jacob wrestling with a mysterious stranger would define Jacob and his descendants. Jacob was a twin, his scheming and trickery began at his birth. His scheming acquired his brother’s birthright. He tricked his father into giving him the blessings aside for firstborn Esau which destroyed the relationship with his brother. He ran away to his uncle Laban to escape Esau’s wrath. Laban was also a trickster. After 7 years of service, the woman behind the veil was not who he had been promised. He worked another 7 years to marry Rachel. Both Esau and Jacob thrived.
In today’s text Jacob prepares to meet his brother. Throughout his live, Jacob’s clever planning had generally paid off to his favor, often to the detriment of others. With his wives and his possessions safely across the stream, Jacob prayed for help. A mysterious struggle would now define Jacob in unimaginable ways.
Our guest speaker today is Rev. Renny Domske.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Music Director Robert Senay ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 10 Why, O Lord, do You stand far off? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble? In his pride the wicked person does not seek the Lord. In all his or her thoughts there is no room for God. Arise, Lord! Lift up Your hand, O God. Do not forget we who are helpless. The victim commits himself fully to you, O Lord; O God, You are the helper of the fatherless. Break the arm of the wicked, that evil man or woman! Call them to account for their wickedness. The Lord is King for ever and ever. You hear the desire of the afflicted and You encourage us. INVOCATION Dr. Domske
Hymn “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” # 610
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (UNISON) O Lord, we need You every hour. We confess however, that we tend to only remember You when we need You. We cry out to You when we need help. We plead to You when we are sick, when we need money, when we need Your influence. We treat You as a vending machine rather than the wonderful Creator God who made us and gives us every day we live. Forgive us. We have sinned. Make us whole again. Give us strength to give ourselves to You when things are good as well as are failing. We need You every hour. ASSURANCE OF PARDON *Time of silent prayer * Response – Gloria Patri *Passing of the Peace L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. P: And also, with you. CHILDREN’S MOMENT Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Old Testament: Ezekiel 34:7-12 New Testament: Luke 19:1-10 7 “‘Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord: 8 As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, because my flock lacks a shepherd and so has been plundered and has become food for all the wild animals, and because my shepherds did not search for my flock but cared for themselves rather than for my flock, 9 therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord: 10 This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against the shepherds and will hold them accountable for my flock. I will remove them from tending the flock so that the shepherds can no longer feed themselves. I will rescue my flock from their mouths, and it will no longer be food for them.
L: The Word of the Lord
P: Thanks be to God! SERMON: “Looking Down at Jesus” Hymn: “Take My Life and Let It Be” # 697 The Apostles Creed (Copy next to Prayer List) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory Doxology (Hymnal page (606) Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people Lord’s Prayer Hymn: “ Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed!” # 212 Benediction
BIRTHDAYS: London Rich, Janet Rhoades, Jean Kuhn
ANNIVERSARIES: Gary & Diana Donaldson, Levi & Alyssa Miller JOYS AND CONCERNS Keep praying for all our soldiers here and abroad. Sympathy for: Family of Dorothy Thomas ANNOUNCEMENTS: Don Herschell tested positive for COVID this past week, as did Ed and Dorothy Caffrey. Frank Baker still is positive for COVID and in isolation. The Women’s Missionary will meet on Tuesday, September 13th at 9:30 AM. Please come and join in fellowship with us. Remember our Food Collection. And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Mark 6:37. Please let Betty Fisher know of you are aware of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Just to let you know that the “berrrrr” months have now arrived. They are SeptemBER, OctoBER, NovemBER and finally DecemBER. Just a little humor for this Sunday.
CONTINUING PRAYER LIST
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, Tim Knabenshue, June & Keith McGill, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Betsy Martin, Ed Horne, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Pat Haggerty, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Betty Fisher, Haley Diedier, Fred Wilkinson, Jean Westfall, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Frank Riggle, Betty Anderson, Mary Tarnic, Tom Novak, Chuck Warlow, Valerie Shumaker, Ricci Amos, Milton Rice, Gianna Perry (4 yrs. Old), Braxton (2 yrs. Old) with heart surgery, Greg Duntz, Nancy Diaz, Marlene McFeely, Larry Fox, Debbie Moriarty, Frank Baker, Don Herschell, Ed and Dorothy Caffrey.
Our guest speaker today is Rev. Renny Domske.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Music Director Robert Senay ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 9 I will praise You, O Lord, with all my heart: I will tell of all Your Wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in You: I will sing praise to Your Name, O Most High. My enemies turn back: they stumble and perish before You. For You have upheld my right and my cause. You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked. You have blotted out their name for ever and ever. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in time of trouble. Those who know Your Name will trust You. Sing praises to the Lord, enthroned in Zion! Proclaim among the nations all He has done for us!
INVOCATION Dr. Domske
Hymn: “How Great Thou Art “ 625 PRAYER OF CONFESSION (UNISON) O Lord my God, we approach You in awesome wonder, because of all You have done for us. We wish we could say to You that we have acted awesome toward You. Yet we have not—we have been selfish, we have ignored all but ourselves. We have sinned. Forgive us. Make us whole again. Give us the joy we only feel when we are in Your arms, doing Your will, sharing Your thoughts. We need You every hour, O God. May we know deep in our souls how great Thou art. ASSURANCE OF PARDON *Time of silent prayer * Response – Gloria Patri *Passing of the Peace L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. P: And also, with you. CHILDREN’S MOMENT Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Old Testament: Isaiah 53 New Testament: Mark 2: 18-22 53 Who has believed our message
L: The Word of the Lord
P: Thanks be to God! SERMON: “Shut the Screen Door! You’ll Let the Flies In” Hymn: “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” 197 The Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory Doxology (Hymnal page (606) Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people Lord’s Prayer Hymn: “Lead On, O King Eternal!” 269 Benediction
BIRTHDAYS:
Dylan Marton, Carol Horne, Dana Wilson, Nora Beth Gill ANNIVERSARIES: Tom & Linda Miller, Daniel & Lynn Kalich, John & Barb O’Hara, Dave & Susie Cummings, Doug & Nicole King JOYS AND CONCERNS Keep praying for all our soldiers here and abroad. Added to our sympathy list is Dorothy Thomas, who is a cousin of Linda Miller. Dorothy passed away this past week after a long battle with Ovarian cancer. Sympathy for the Family of Rose Churray Family of Alice Esposto Family of Dorothy Thomas ANNOUNCEMENTS Remember our Food Collection. And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Mark 6: 37. Please let Betty Fisher know of you are aware of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Thanks to everyone that came to the Church picnic last Sunday. I hear that there were 83 people that attended. There was plenty of food and fellowship shared by all. We should take the time to thank Cheryl and her helpers for the decorations and time that went into the preparations of the picnic. Thank you for a successful Sunday picnic this year.
Continuing Prayer List
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, Tim Knabenshue, June & Keith McGill, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Betsy Martin, Ed Horne, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Pat Haggerty, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Betty Fisher, Haley Diedier, Fred Wilkinson, Jean Westfall, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Frank Riggle, Betty Anderson, Mary Tarnic, Polly Blackhurst, Tom Novak, Chuck Warlow, Valerie Shumaker, Ricci Amos, Milton Rice, Gianna Perry (4 yrs. Old), Braxton (2 yrs. Old) with heart surgery, Greg Duntz, Nancy Diaz, Marlene McFeely, Larry Fox, Debbie Moriarty, Frank Baker |
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